Recipe- Crispy And Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs

Baked chicken thighs that are crispy and juicy make for the perfect weeknight meal! This chicken recipe is incredibly easy to make, packed with flavor and much healthier than traditional fried chicken you’ll love it. Today, I no longer eat KFC (for obvious reasons) but I still love tender, juicy chicken with crispy, flavorful skin. And that’s where my baked chicken thighs come in. With a drizzle of avocado oil and a generous amount of dried herbs you can create crispy baked chicken that the whole family will love. And you can feel good knowing it’s healthier.

Ingredients

8 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
2 tbsp avocado oil, (or olive oil)
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

* Preheat your oven to 425F/220C. Remove the chicken thighs from the fridge and allow them to come to room temperature.

* In a small bowl mix all of the herbs and spices together.

* Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add the oil and 2/3 of the spice blend. Use your hands to coat all sides of the chicken and even under the skin.

* Place the chicken on a rack on top of a baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining spice mix on top of the chicken.

* Bake the chicken thighs for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees fahrenheit. You can also turn on the top broiler for 2-3 minutes to make the top extra crispy. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.